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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The Maine Central 10 fat completine the
arrangements for the through express train,
that it Is to run direct from Portland to Ran.
gor, without making any stops. taking v.,e,
rom troughs laid between the rails. The
ualn on Its eastern trip, will run By the way
OF Lewiston; on its return, by the way Of
augusta and Bruns~ick This train will
Probably make one of the longest runs with
out stopping of any in the eastern States.
covering a distance of over one hundred and
thirty -dve miles in three hours, a little more
than forty-6ve miles per hour.
The cars to be used are the celebrated
sestloule coaches, that are arranged 40 as Ia
turn the whole train into one long compart-
ment, the cars being firmly yet iexibly held
toeetner, doing away with much OF the di.
agreeable shunting and jolting There also
VIII De 10 connection with this service u din
ing car, lifted with all culinary apparatus.
Inc engines that are to be used are sun
pied with much larger tenders. hoIding some
SIX hundred gallons more than the largest no v
In use, and larger quantity of fuel.
Jointed pipe is attached to the bottom of the
tanks that can be lowered into the water
troughs so as TO scoop up the water as the
Train passes along. thus doing away with long
stops for water. The troughs, which are TO
De lad at Burnham, Lewiston and Dresden.
are IRON, l2OO feet long, 10 inches wide and
SIX inches deep. Tney will be sunk into the
sieepers about two inches so as to bring the
top OF the trough on a line with the rail By
making these innovations the road will do
away with the former necessarily long stops
materially shorten the running time between
Boston, Bangor and the stations beyond,
especially Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

"USCLE TONS CABIN"

Abbey's double Uncle Toms Cabin com
pany appears here next Wednesday evening
The Albany Times says:
~ ncle Toms Cabin" was given last even
at the Leland Opera House before large au-
dlence by Abbey's double company The
fact OF their being two Topsys and two Mark.
might have had something to do with the
large attendance Kate Darlington and Marion
Keller are the Topsys. The former PLAYS the
banjo and is assisted by the latter in song.
and dances. James Marshall and John Mack
are MARKS, Sr. and Jr., and make much fur
with their donkeys Baby Peck plays Eva
and Is one of the prettiest children ever seer
here on the stage. Gus +. Wallace plays
Uncle Tom with much vigor AMI no little
feeling. The principal side feature is the
singing of the coIored qusrte,te, which was
probably not heard at Its best last evening
The final performance will be given tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
titv Personals,

Mr.. +. G. Klnsman is recovering from q
quite severe illness
Thomas Leigh, Jr., spent the Sabbath
pleasantly in Bangor.
At the Cony House: Ellsworth Bush, Erie
Pa; d. Clark, Pennington.
Messrs. Everett Stone and L. X. Smith
have gone to Carrying Place pond on trout
ing expedition.
Hon. George A. Russell of Readield, has
been chosen steward Of Wesleyan Academy
at Wilbraham, Mass, and is to enter upon
his duties in June.
Col. II. M. Sprague, Mr.. Chas. Caldwell
and Deputy Secretary of State Chadbourne
go to Weld this week after trout. They will
be the guests of Mr.. A. ID. Russell and are
looking forward to some rare piscatoria
sport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
Helped After all Others Failed.

/ have been greatly benefited by Bells
Sarsaparilla. One year ago was sick three
month. With typhoid fever. 1t left me with
Inflammation and weakness of the Kidneys
40 that the slightest cold would cause me
great suffering. l tried many remedies, but
Bells Sarsaparills helped me after
everything else had failed to do So l call
myself a we'll man. NJ. d. Freeland, Houl'
ton. Me. Only so cents. Your Druggist
mayl7dlw3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

With repeated and powerful dose. of quinne, chiIls
and fever in some one of its vari forms. springs
into active existence again, often without the slight
eat apparent provocation. To extinguish the
smouldering embers OF this obstinate and reconcile
malsdy, no less than to subdue 1t when it rage:
fercely in the system, Hsstetter's Stomach Bitter,
is all sufficient. When every resource Of the phar
macopeis has been exhausted against il in vain
the bitiers conquer twill remove every lingering
vestige of IL. Nay, more, the Bitters will protect
those brought within the influence OF the atmos
pheric poison that begets maisrsl disease. from it
attacks Disorders OF the stomach liver and bowels
are among the complaints to be apprehended from
the use of miasma tainted water. These both
cured and prevented by the Bitters. Rheumatis m
constipation and renal complaints. yield to it
action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

secretary z. A. Gilbert was in the city,
saturday, and reports that the agricultural
prospect is exceedingly promising. The fair
Weather has given the farmers most favor
.0e opportunity to do their planting and
'uefe has been vast amount of work done
!" Tue past two weeks. The area planted
VIII De very large. Grass is looking finely
~ the farming districts and there has not
'een sufficient dry weather since the great
.A'n to do any serious injury, and vegetation
coming forward very rapidly. Fruit trees
u''e wintered first rate and they will blossom
'efy freely, from present indications. Stock
aAs all been driven to the pastures where
'As'e 10 plenty of feed. Thus the late cold
.p',as did not have any unfavorable effec
~ 'afming operations, and with timely rains
warm weather. bounteous crop will be
Grown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The Waterville Mail says: THE Messrs
roster will this week begin operations on the
new wing of the Insane Hospital at Augusta
also on the new Court House at Belfast, hsv'
ing secured the contract from the Govern
ment. Mr.. Foster informs us that there is tC
De an unusual amount of building in New
England this summer, and the firm has beer
Obliged to turn awav large amount of work
more beng offered than they could possibly
attend to. They pay more attention now tt
stone and brick buildings than to wooder
ones"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

As the p. NJ. train was coming to a halt
at the station Saturday afternoon, an individ
ua who got aboard at Hallowell, attempted
to leap to the platform. He made false step
and WAS about to roll beneath the car wheels
when brakeman, with much presence OF
mind, caught him by the arms and held hin
unlnjured while he dragged a car length until
the train came to a halt. lie was deathly
pale on gaining his feet and may well thank
bis stars for the timely aid from the trair
emplove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Three persons engaged in u little out door
exercise in the line of a walking match between
here and tiallowcll one evening last week
returning on the evening train. The
tine made from the Vickery Publishing
House to the depot in lIalloweIl was: First
pedestrian, Is minutes; second, Is minutes,
2seconds; third, Is minutes,4 seconds. This
which these parties will engage in during the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

us related that an Augusta water street
e'etk occasionally gets to his store late and
'Ae back door so that people shall not think
ae"s sleepy-head Saturday WAS one of
MS IN days and he took the back door route.
clerk in neighborinG store noticed the
young mans movements and quietly pushed
Asick into the handles of the street doors.
"hen the belsted clerk attempted TO unlock
ne round the doors would not open and was
ooiged to call for the services of friendly
policeman to dispose of the stick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
LEGAL Notices.

NS- Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury. c. S.
B. Principal of the Academy of Christian
Science Boston, and Normal Graduate of the
Massachusetts Metaphysical College Boston,
will receive patients and students daily at the
office of Mr.. F. f. Garland, Christian Scien-
tst, on Water St. opposite the Post Office,
Augusta. mry2ldlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
Chronic Cong ms and Colds

And all diseases of the Throat and Lungs can
be cured BY the use of SCOTS Emulsion, az
it contains the healing virtues OF Cod Liver
Oil and Hypophosphites in their fullest form.
81 consider SCOTS Emulsion the remedy
in Tuberculous and Strumous
Affections, to say nothing of ordinary colds
and throat troubles."-W. r. S. CosNELL,
NJ. D., Manchester, o. apr26deod&~4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
This week am opening some exceptional bar

500 Wire Window Screens,
in black and green. These
screens are adjustable and
will readily fit any window.
They have never been sold
less than SOC. apiece. My
price for this lot is 35c. each,
3 for 81.
| have just received from
Philadelphia a line of Para
soils, embracing many high
novelties peculiar to the sea-
son. These parasols l have
in black and all the desirable
solid colors, as we'll as in
stripes and checks, which are
so popular this Spring.
A full line of Summer Tn
derwear, both Ladies and
Gentlemen's. Genuine French
Balbriggan Goods at 81 per
garment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The livery stables had big run OF Gus
tom Yesterday afternoon and the teams were
all out. Next Sunday afternoon the concerts
at the National Soldiers Home will open and
a populsr drive will be in that direction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
Proposals for New Building at Maine
State College, Orono, Me.

Sealed proposals will be received By the Building
Committee Of the Trustees Of the Maine State Col
ege for the erection OF brick building for the De-
artnent Of Agriculture and Natural History, on
the College grounds at Orono. until Wednesday
June lat at 2P NJ. when they will be opened by the
Com mittee. at the law Office of W. T. Haines, Wa
tervilie, Ne.
Bids will be received for the mason work. iBclud
ing the stone work and plasiering for the cArpen-
ter work, including painting. glazing and roofing
and for the entire work.
The Committee reserves the right OF rejecting any
or all bids
Plans and specifications can be seen at the office
of the City Engineer, Bangor, Me and at the ONCE
of W. L. Haines, Wate7ville. Me.
Bidders will endorse their names and address upon
the outside of the envelopes containing their bids
well AZ what they are bidding for, and direct them
Waterville, Me. my2odtd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
TuhOlstery Shop.

All kinds of uphostering and repairing
done in a workmsnlike manner Personal
attention given to making over hair mattress
es in manner to suit customers. Second
hand furniture bought ard sold. Packing
furniture for shipping a specially. Orders
promptly attended to and satisfaction guarsn-
teed. Removed from over F. l.. Webbers
to opposite Gaslin's Livery stable, Wster st.
CHAs. EMERY.
anroadlrn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Rev. A. F. Dunnels, pastor of the first
Congregstionalist church at Bath has accept.
ed the gift of one of the Popham Beach lots
from Hon. p. o. Vickery "nd will build at
once. Mr. Vickery has given away twenty
five lots in all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

sewing machine escaped from the man
who was handling it, at the head of the stair.
way leading to the rooms over c. N. Ham
lens dry goods store, Saturday. noon and
crashed to the bottom. The noise startled
the sleepy bystanders and the machine be-
came heap of ruins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The meeting of those interested in the for
nation of a loan and building association
will be held in the aldermen's room this eve
ming at eight o'clock to take steps for organi-
cation. Judge Andrews has drawn up q GER
tihcate of application and those signing 1t
must subscribe to one or more shares of the
stock, and only those subscribing can partici-
nate in the election of officers which occur
this even ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

RS-When you get upholstering done ii
always pays to get it done first class; call at
G.. c. Lowers shop and get first class job
done. Bordered carpets cut, made and laid
BY the yard. Carpet prices: Making Brus'
sells. cts per yard; wooden, cts. per yard
lay ing BRUSSELS or wooden cts. per yard
Also broken furnitore neatly repaired and
vanished. Orders on slate promptly attend
ed to. Cor. State shd Court ST., over }. E
Adams store, may9dlm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
Proposals for Granite Wall.

Sealed proposals will be received until May 26th,
for building granite wall on west side Of oxford
ST., Augusta, of the following dimensions:
Length 100 feet. and height divided follows q
feet IA feet high Is feet 10 feet high and AZ feet
feet high; the thickness 10 be one half the height
on the bottom, ana two feet on top. The wall TO b
built inch TO the loot batter.
Right 10 reserved to reject any or all bids.
Proposals to be sealed and left At mayors ONCE or
or before above date.
GEORGE z. MACOMBER. Mayor.
my7id4s Z. ". DUTTON, Com. West. Dis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Capitol Grange has decided to hold a fair
the coming autumn and an executive commit
tee of eight has teen appointed to take charge
Of the matter. The articles shown VIII De 10
the line of those usually exhibited at fairs
and the exhibitors confined to the members
of Capitol Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Mr., L. Foster, young man from Bos-
ton, while in Watervlle undertook to steal
Geo. Aldens dog. He was not smart enough
to get away, however, and the sentence of
the court was $40 and costs. He was not
financially equal to the emergency, and con
sequently he IS il. Jail in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Hon. P. O. Vickery will at once place the
p.,ov v on the route between this city and
Boothbay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

An Augusta druggist says there has been
an unusual demand for Hostetter's Btters
IN Augusta of late and a wholesale drug ma n
Of his acquaintance tells him that he has re-
ceived largely increased number Of orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

strawberries are more abundant aud sever.
:, dealers are making arrangements to re-
ceye them daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

True delicscy of flavor with true efficacy
of action, has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its pleasant taste and beneficial effects have
rendered it immensely popular. For sale by
J. NJ. MIXER. may9deod&wlm3pnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

John Murcb, Freeman Barker and George
W. Pill.bury have been drawn as jurors to
,erye at the June term of the Superior
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Col. A. Is Nealey, Lewiston; DR.. Geo. A.
Brckett, surgeon of the First Regiment
DR.. F. c. Thayer, surgeon of the Second. de-
parted for Washington, Saturday accompany
ing the Nealey Rifles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

NE- The best place in the city TO buy
Oil Stoves, Refrigerator, Ice Cream Freez-
ers, Garden Vases, &c. Call and examine our
stock. J. II. CoGAN, III Water St,
mayl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Rar Harbor travel begun last week, and
for the first time this season two Pullman
cars were run on the Saturday afternoon
train east. About dozen passengers for
Mt. Desert were aboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The police are keeping sharp lookout for
crsmp liquor sellers who peddle the intoxi-
tant out in TASKS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

There were ten graduates in the Oak
Grove Seminary class this spring. The fall
torn commences the last of August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

One hundred and fifty iron markers de-
signed by DR.. McDavid have been placed on
=. many soldiers graves in the cemeteries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Frank A. Robbins circus will exhibit here
the 2Sd of June. The advance agent was in
,ovn Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The Governor and Council meet tomorrow.
rhov take a trip to the State Prison this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The Oakland stage connecting with the
boat made its first trip last week and the
Fairfield coach makes a start the fret of June.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

A STARTLING TRUTH Thousands die an
nsallv from neglected coughs and colds,
which soon ripen into consumption. or other
equally fatal diseases of the lungs; when. by
the timely use of single bottle of DR..
Wistar's Balsam OF Wild Cherry. their lives
could have been preserved to a green old
age. may 17dGwlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Tho law court sets at the Court House to.
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

At last an Augusta base ball team has won
a victory. Saturday afternoon the Augusta
Jrs. beat the Granite City Jrs., by score OF
II to 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Know myself by reading the Science OF
life " the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-aged men.
Az, may7d&vly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

600 yds. Cancels Hair
Suitings in grays and tans.
These suitings are 40 inches
in width, and have always
been sold at 81 per yd. Ny
price is 75c.
500 yds. Wool Serges, in
grays and brown, 40 inches
wide, worth 75c. My price
SOC. per I'd.
A lot of Scotch Ginghams,
in new and beautiful designs,
retailed everywhere at 25c.
My price 20 cents per yard.
900 yds. Choice Standard
Prints, in new and seasonable
designs. Made to retail at
SC. My price sc. per yard.
New Line of Summer
Skirts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Mai Berry is frescoing the gas and water
companies office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Saturday afternonn at 5.l5 o'clock as Mr..
Clarence Dunn of Mt Vernon was jogging
along towards Water street, at the top Of
Rines' Hil,a baby carriage suddenly came in
sight. The horse frightened and
Jumping around, overturned Mr.. Dunn's
wagon, throwing that gentleman out. He hung
to the reins, however, and was dragged to
point opposite the old Doyle house when the
horse shook him of and ran with great force
against the sidewalk bank, falling in heap.
The animal struggled, but could not arise
and it was found that he had broken one
hind leg short off, the bone protruding
through the flesh. The crowd gathered with
its accustomed alacrity and a messenger
being despatched for Marshal Morse, that
officer arrived and with his silver
mounted revolver fred three bullets
into the poor creatures head, causing death
in a short time. Truckman Hersom being
summoned he carted of the remains for
burial. The horse was a five-year- old. sound
as nut and was valued highly by the owner.
The wagon was seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
To the Public.

NS- Now is the time to get carriages al
Soules at bottom prices. mayl7lw-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
New Advertise nnents.
daily by r. w. Soule.
Big trade in plants at Soue's.

COmml,,i1ntr pf Labor Statistics s. W.
Matthews on Saturday pened the office of
his department in the room at the State
House now used by Col H. Nj. Sprague, pre-
mier agent, and both gentlemen will occupy
it jointly at present. Blank schedules will
be sent out to town officers throughout the
State by the commissioners for the purpose
of obtaining figures and facts about the in
dustries to be covered in the report, and the
law requires that returns shall be made by
the towns. Three large manufactures Mr..
Matthews will visit personally. He will en-
deavor to increase the value and extent of
previous reports Of which there have been
four, in 1875. 1888, 1884 and 1883 respect
ivelv, In June there will be y national con-
vention at Madison, Wis, of the commas
sioners and chiefs of labor bureaus, which
Mr.. Matthews will attend, visiting the labor
departments OF Ohio, Illinois, aud several
other States during his absence and making
himself conversant with their workings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

Take D. K. and be o. K. See I'D.
mch6-6m
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g. ~. 3 - NJ g E~
bargains, which l particularize below.

1000 yds. Crinkled Seer
suckers, in all the desirable
stripes, pink, blue, beige,
brown, ecru, cream, etc. The
price of this quality of Seer
sucker has always been l5c.
These goods | have marked
l2lc. per yard.
600 yds. Cream Crinkled
Seersucker, at DC. per yard.
A Job Lot of Oriental
Laces, worth loo, anywhere.
My price is 5 cents per yard.
A few more of those Smyr-
na Rugs, lSX36 in. Worth
$3.50. My price 81.
A fresh invoice of the
Spring Balance Window
Shades. in all colors, worth
5Oc., my price SOC. each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

The ample tree blossoms opened yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
HANCOCK.

The cottages which the Mount Desert
Hotel Company, of Bangor, are to build and
run in connection with the Bluffs, at Mount
Desert Ferry, are to be situated behind the
hotel. They will be arranged nearly in a
circle, similar in plan, varying enough to
prevent unpieasing uniformity, two-stored,
with oriel windows, balconies, open and COW
cred verandas, and will contain seven or
eight rooms so planned that family can en-
joy, at least indoors, much of home privacy,
taking their meals at the hotel They are
built with tank and tower above, so that the
cottages as well as the house can have plenty
of good water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23
KNOX.


The Waldoboro Granite Company has
eleven men in the quarry now. They are
getting out stone for the city Of Rockland,
foundation stone for the Snow block and I'M
derpining for Rockland parties. They are
also getting out work for cemetery in Wis
casset. We are glad to see so much business
developing in that quarter.-Lineoin County
Nears